Mecosta County GIS Maps
Mecosta County, Michigan, has 39,714 residents and covers 555.1 square miles. The population declined 7.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Mecosta County is 26107.
Big Rapids is the county's largest population center. Mecosta County also includes 8 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 33 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Mecosta County Trends
- Population
- 39,714▾
- Median Home Value
- $169,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,165▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Mecosta County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Mecosta County Population
Mecosta County had 39,714 residents in 2020. That was 7.2% lower than in 2010. Mecosta County had 839 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 72 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Big Rapids, Stanwood and Morley.
Population Trend in Mecosta County MI
Mecosta County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mecosta County Zip Codes
Mecosta County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Big Rapids (49307), Stanwood (49346) and Morley (49336). Big Rapids is the largest zip by population, with about 16,914 residents or 43% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 68% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mecosta County MI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49307 | Big Rapids | 16,914 | ▾ -15.9% |
| 49346 | Stanwood | 5,877 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 49336 | Morley | 4,382 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 49340 | Remus | 2,846 | ▾ -2.3% |
| 49332 | Mecosta | 2,757 | ▾ -8.7% |
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Mecosta County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mecosta County Demographics
Mecosta County has a median age of 40.6, which is close to the Michigan average. About 19.6% of residents are under 18, while 20.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Mecosta County MI
Median Age
40.6
Under 18
19.6%
Age 65+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
22.7%
Mecosta County School Districts
Mecosta County is served by 7 public school districts with 9,165 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Big Rapids Public Schools, Chippewa Hills and Reed City Area Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 61% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Mecosta County MI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Public Schools | 2,405 | 26.2% | ▴ 1.2% |
| Chippewa Hills School District | 1,773 | 19.3% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Reed City Area Public Schools | 1,456 | 15.9% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Lakeview Community Schools | 1,003 | 10.9% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Morley Stanwood Community Schools | 958 | 10.5% | ▾ -1.7% |
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Mecosta County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mecosta County Housing & Real Estate
Mecosta County has a median home value of $169,900 and a median gross rent of $867. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Michigan median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $321,825 and homes spent about 49 days on the market.
Mecosta County Housing Mix
Mecosta County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mecosta County Housing Trends
Mecosta County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County has 1,926 business listings across 430 categories. The largest categories in Mecosta County business listings are Lake (71, 3.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (60, 3.1%), and Gas Stations (41, 2.1%). The full Mecosta County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mecosta County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mecosta County, MI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 71 | 3.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 60 | 3.1% |
| Gas Stations | 41 | 2.1% |
| College University | 40 | 2.1% |
| Auto Repair | 28 | 1.5% |
| Farm | 28 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 28 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 27 | 1.4% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 22 | 1.1% |
| Propane Supplier | 22 | 1.1% |
Mecosta County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| SOS Sisters Of Sobriety | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Big Rapids |
| James Lundberg Bookstore (Barnes & Noble) | Academic Bookstore | Big Rapids |
| The Woods on the River | Accommodation | Paris |
| Bergelin & Murphy | Accountant | Big Rapids |
| Paris Fish Hatchery Historical Marker | Active Life | Paris |
| Ten Sixteen | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Big Rapids |
| Fantasies Unlimited | Adult Entertainment | Big Rapids |
| Everything Amish Advertising | Advertising Agency | Wheatland Twp |
| Olgers Farm Services | Agricultural Service | Millbrook Twp |
| The Gilbert Farm | Agriculture | Barryton |
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Mecosta County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mecosta County Basemaps
Mecosta County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Mecosta County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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